Avast Secure Browser - Getting Started

Avast Secure Browser is a web browser with built-in security and privacy features designed by Avast to keep you safe online. Secure Browser is offered when you install the latest version of Avast Antivirus.

Install Avast Secure Browser

Avast Secure Browser is offered when you install Avast Antivirus. If you previously used Avast SafeZone browser, you may have received an automatic update to Avast Secure Browser. To download Secure Browser separately, click the button below:

Avast SecureLine VPN: to enable the VPN, click the slider so that it changes to green. Then, click the tile to manage your VPN location. SecureLine VPN connects automatically when Secure Browser is configured to Recommended Settings in the top-right corner of the Security & Privacy Center.

Anti-Fingerprinting: to enable the feature, click the slider so that it changes to green. Enable this setting when you want to disguise your unique browser fingerprint online.

Adblock (enabled by default): this feature stops advertisements from loading on the websites you visit, which improves the speed and safety of your browsing sessions. To access Adblock settings, right-click the Adblock icon in the top-right corner of Secure Browser, then click Options.

Anti-Phishing (enabled by default): blocks phishing and malware websites by checking URLs you visit against Avast's list of unsafe sites.

Stealth Mode: opens a private Secure Browser window, where your history, web cache, and cookies are not stored or collected. Anti-Tracking is also launched automatically when you click Launch Window.

HTTPS Encryption (enabled by default): hides all data sent to and from your browser on any given site to protect your sensitive data.

Password Managers (enabled by default): allows you to store your online passwords in one place, generate new passwords, and log in easily to different websites. If you have Avast Passwords activated, you can select either Avast Passwords or the built-in Browser password manager. Click the tile to select your preferred option from the drop-down menu.

Secure Browser toolbar

You can quickly access Adblock and Video Downloader from the top-right corner of the Secure Browser toolbar. Enabled features are colored, while disabled features are gray.

Adblock: blocks advertisements based on community monitored lists. Adblock is activated automatically when it blocks an ad from a webpage you visit. Access Adblock settings by right-clicking the Adblock icon in the top-right corner of Secure Browser, and selecting Options.

Video Downloader: allows you to easily download video and audio content from your favorite sites. Video Downloader activates automatically when downloadable content is available on the open webpage. To start a download, click Video Downloader, then click Download next to the listed video or audio content.

Make Secure Browser your default browser

To set Secure Browser as your default browser:

Double-click the Avast Secure Browser icon on your desktop to open the program.

Click the ⋮Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner, and select Settings.

In the Default browser section, click Make default.

Secure Browser is now your default browser.

Change the search engine

To define which search engine is used in your address bar:

Click the ⋮Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner, and select Settings.